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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken
5 from 156 votes

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken features chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy blend of cream cheese and cheddar with spiced jalapeños, all wrapped tightly in uncured bacon. Baking at high heat crisps the bacon and cooks the chicken through, yielding a moist interior with spicy, cheesy pockets. This rich, savory dish combines smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors for a hearty main course.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 563 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 8-12 lices uncured bacon see notes
  • 4 jalapeno pepper
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice each jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise, remove the rib and seeds.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded cheddar.  Soften in the microwave for 10 seconds, or just until you are able to combine them.  Add the garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
  3. Spread the mixture into each half of the jalapeño peppers.
  4. Put the two halves back together.  Then cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff each jalapeño pepper (both halves) inside and close.
  5. Take a few slices of bacon (depending on the size of the chicken breast) and wrap tightly around the chicken to seal up the pocket.
  6. Place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil (for easy cleanup) and a wire rack, seam sides down.  Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches a temperature of at least 165°F, when check with a meat thermometer.  Increase the temperature to 450°F and bake another 5 minutes or until the bacon has browned.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into and serving.

Notes

  • Choose jalapeño peppers that fit well inside your chicken breasts to ensure proper stuffing.
  • Adjust the amount of bacon used to fully wrap and seal each chicken breast depending on their size.
  • Nutritional content will vary based on the size of the chicken breasts and jalapeños used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 563kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563

% Daily Value*

Calories 563kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.